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It’s a can’t miss if you are truly serious about civic leadership and being a connected community partner.
Essential Class Alum

I always thought you needed a long track record professionally to make a difference. I now know all of us have much to offer.
Essential Class Alum

I’m excited and engaged and ready to have a say
about the issues in my community.
Essential Class Alum

Leadership Austin provides a unique and important role in educating and connecting the community.
Mark Williams, President, AISD Board of Trustees

Thanks to the Essential Class, I’m able to leverage resources to keep students learning at their highest potential.
Suki Steinhauser, Executive Director, Communities In Schools

Leadership Austin motivated me to put my skills
to work in community service.
Gena VanOsselaer, Executive Director, Austin Children's Shelter

Leadership Austin should be required for every
Central Texas citizen!
Julie Shannan, Deputy Director, Girlstart

Past speakers have included:

David Anderson - Client Services Manager, Black & Veatch Corporation; City of Austin Planning Commissioner
Mike Clark-Madison – Public Policy and Research Director TateAustinHahn
David Shaw - Principal, Russell Shaw
Marc Ott - City Manager, City of Austin
Susan Dawson - Executive Director, E3 Alliance
Fred Evins - City of Austin Municipal Building Project Manager
Ryan Robinson - City of Austin Demographer
Matthew Hinsley - Tenor, Classical Guitarist
Mark Williams - President, Board of Trustees, Austin ISD
Jon Hockenyos - Managing Director, Texas Perspectives
Jim Robertson – City of Austin, Urban Design Division
Meredith Highsmith – Senior Planner, Capital Metro
Steve Jackobs - Executive Director, Capital IDEA
Kathrin Brewer – Executive Director, Austin Partners in Education
Pat Murphy - City of Austin, Watershed Protection and Development Review
Trish Young Brown – President/CEO, Travis County Healthcare District
Greg Hartman – Senior Vice President, Seton Family of Hospitals
Dr. Norman Chenven – Founder/CEO, Austin Regional Clinic
Karrie League – Co-founder, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
And more!

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